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Pepe Le Moko is a notorious thief, who escaped from France. Since his escape, Moko has become a resident and leader of the immense Casbah of Algiers. French officials arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe meets the beautiful Gaby, which arouses the jealousy of Ines.
Charles Boyer
Pepe le Moko
Hedy Lamarr
Gaby
Sigrid Gurie
Ines
Joseph Calleia
Inspector Slimane
Alan Hale
Grandpere
Gene Lockhart
Regis
Walter Kingsford
Chef Inspector Louvain
Paul Harvey
Commissioner Janvier
Stanley Fields
Carlos
Johnny Downs
Pierrot
Algiers is a drama, mystery, romance, crime film released in 1938 exploring themes of jealousy, based on novel or book, remake, thief, fugitive, algiers, algeria. Directed by John Cromwell, it stars Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie. Pepe Le Moko is a notorious thief, who escaped from France. Since his escape, Moko has become a resident and leader of the immense Casbah of Algiers. French officials arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe meets the beautiful Gaby, which arouses the jealousy of Ines.
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